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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?10.1 l/100 km
23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?241 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car, 1996 C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?232 km/h | 144.16 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?197 Hp, 265 Nm
195.45 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?2.8 l
2799 cm3
170.81 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?4516 mm
177.8 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?1723 mm
67.83 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?1910 kg
4210.83 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?430 l
15.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model C-class
Generation C-class (W202, facelift 1997)
Modification (Engine) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)
Start of production November, 1996 year
End of production May, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.8 l/100 km 15.89 US mpg
19.09 UK mpg
6.76 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg
13.51 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
CO2 emissions241 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 232 km/h 144.16 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 137.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 197 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 70.4 Hp/l
Torque 265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. 195.45 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 112 E 28 / 112.920
Engine displacement 2799 cm3 170.81 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke 73.5 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1910 kg 4210.83 lbs.
Max load 480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 430 l 15.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 715 kg 1576.31 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4516 mm 177.8 in.
Width 1723 mm 67.83 in.
Height 1427 mm 56.18 in.
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front track 1499 mm 59.02 in.
Rear (Back) track 1464 mm 57.64 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.74 m 35.24 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size6.5J x 15; 7J x 15